Hyundai Tucson - Reliability and safety

The electrified powertrains used in the Hyundai Tucson are widely used in other Hyundai models, so the Tucson should prove to be a reliable family SUV. The fourth-generation model didn’t make it onto our list of the best cars to own in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey. However, its sister car, the Mk5 Kia Sportage, came in a highly impressive 11th out of 50 cars. 

The Hyundai brand managed to finish 17th out of 32 in the 2023 best car manufacturer rankings – down from 11th in 2022.

The Tucson's standard safety kit is good, although to benefit from the full suite of active systems, you’ll need to upgrade to N-Line S or Ultimate trim. Both of these include a Blind Spot Collision Warning, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance, which help you avoid any potential hazards as you reverse out of a driveway or parking spot.

Crash safety experts Euro NCAP awarded the fourth-generation Tucson a full five-star rating when it tested the family SUV in 2022. It received an 86 per cent score for adult occupant protection and 87 per cent for child occupants, although protection of the driver's chest was assessed as being only marginal.

Warranty

Hyundai offers a reassuring five-year, unlimited mileage warranty for the Tucson. Also included is 12 months roadside assistance and free annual health checks (visual inspections) of your vehicle.

Servicing

Service intervals for the Tucson are annually or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. Hyundai also offers tailored servicing plans, with flexible payment options available to make it easier to manage the cost of scheduled maintenance.